Nomen

das Elektron

electrons

Atome bestehen aus Protonen und Elektronen.

Atoms consist of protons and electrons.

Elektronen haben eine negative Ladung.

Electrons have a negative charge.

(Subject/Object) Used as a subject or object Electrons have a negative charge.

Synonyms: none; Related concepts: proton, neutron

From Ancient Greek 'ēlektron' (amber), as rubbing amber creates static electricity. It's an international scientific term.

Think of the 'electro' in 'electricity'. The word is very similar across many languages.

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